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Delta vs. DOT in court over Aeromexico joint venture shutdown

After a 23 June hearing, federal judges are set to rule on whether the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) improperly shut down the Delta Air Lines–Aeromexico joint venture. The decision could determine the JV’s continued viability and set a key precedent for DOT oversight of airline cooperation.

Discovered 2026-06-24T17:41:16.322002-07:00 | 2026-06-24T17:41:16.322002-07:00

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  • The case tests whether DOT’s action to discontinue the Delta–Aeromexico joint venture was lawful, with direct implications for how regulators scrutinize airline cooperation.
  • A ruling will affect Delta’s Mexico partnership strategy and could reshape expectations for future DOT approvals or shutdowns of similar network-sharing arrangements.
  • The decision lands as lawmakers intensify competition scrutiny after the Spirit Airlines shutdown, reinforcing the broader enforcement environment airlines are planning around.

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